MINISTERS IN EUROPE
Ahead of tomorrow’s meeting of the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee in Brussels, MOF helped Global Witness to stage a parade of masked Dictators. We appeared “in protest at plans to water down upcoming European laws to make oil, mining and timber companies more transparent about the billions of dollars that they pay in revenues to countries around the world.”
To learn more of the campaign and to see more photographs, visit: www.globalwitness.org/dictatorscharter
(client: Global Witness)
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BIG SWEETIE SHOE
Yesterday was all about big shoes. And sweets. Behold a 2m high stilleto covered in over 22,000 Liquorice Allsorts which we installed at the East Midlands Design Centre (Alfreton, Derbyshire) to celebrate a great first quarter – especially in shoe sales!
Media pick-up has been great, with a delicious piece in the Daily Mail…plus all sorts of online coverage like this:
http://www.peakfm.net/news/local/it-takes-allsorts-in-derbyshire
(client: Rain Communications)
KEEPING MUM FOR KIPLING
Mr Kipling is a firm believer in exceedingly happy moments and he is spreading free moments of joy around the UK through the launch of dispenser units which dispense free slices of Mr Kipling cakes at regular intervals. The free Mr Kipling cakes will bring spontaneous moments of joy to passing consumers and brightening up their day. To bring these slices of joy to life this morning, we provided a line-up of 35 x MOF mums queuing anxiously to receive their very own spontaneous moment of joy!
At the front if the queue, handing out these little slices of joy, we loved meeting one of the UK’s happiest celebrities: Joanna Page from “Gavin and Stacey”.
(client: Ketchum Pleon)
An exceedingly good bus stop
WELCOME TO MINISTER TONY
After over ten years of service out on the road with the Ministry, we are thrilled to announce that Tony “Scouse” Eakins has joined the MOF office line-up today. He is bolstering our production team, bringing with him a host of experiences, skills and talents…including dodgy 3-ball juggling and an actual Liverpool accent.
He can be reached at tony@ministryoffun.net
Tony (far left) and Ministry pals (Alton Towers beach hut activity 2006)
FORWARD ON FUN-DAMENTALS
MOF Mannequin Madness
Just got back from TKMaxx’s “Forward on Fundamentals” conference at the Marriot City Centre Hotel in Bristol, where we provided assorted fun and surprises for delegates and staff.
We love TKMaxx (who doesn’t?!) and our performer team had a blast. Big thanks to Conference Manager Andy Upfield for looking after us; and a huge hurrah to the Ministers for everything… especially for unleashing the genius that was “Mannequin Madness”…
(client: TKMaxx)
Filed Under Ministry JobsCONTAGION ON OXFORD STREET
A team of MOF Performers in white clinical boiler suits and masks – armed with a sterilisation spray backpacks – were today seen to pounce on members of public and drag them forcibly into the shop window of HMV Oxford Street, where they were quarantined in full view of shoppers, hence creating a memorable street theatre moment.
The reason? To warn London of the outbreak of “Contagion” on DVD…
(client: House PR)
Nothing spreads like fear...
HAVEN TRAINING
The scene on Saturday was the Haven Holiday Resort at Hafan Y Mor.
A tip top team of talented Ministerswere sent on a mission to North West Wales to teach magic, circus and street theatre skills to 250 very enthusiastic Haven Fun Star performers. An action-packed day was enjoyed by all in which we all spun lots of plates, tossed a diabolo or two, juggled a load of balls, improvised a variety of shows…and made masses of noise!
(client: Bourne Leisure)
HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY MINISTRY!
Exactly fifteen years ago today, The Ministry was formed by James and his pals Julian and Tom. An awful lot of fun has occurred since 1997; but whilst the faces may have changed, the MOF spirit is as rampant as ever. So a million thank-yous to everyone who has contributed, either by dressing up in something silly (you know who you are) or by giving us a job. We salute you!
Big kisses to ALL – and let’s hope that the fun just keeps on coming…
Happy Birthday to you!
NO REGRETS FROM ZEBRA MINISTERS
The Electric Zebra is a new black and white striped electronic cigarette that bucks the trend in e-cigarettes by looking nothing like a cigarette (it even has a green LED light on the end!) 30 x Ministry Zebras took to the streets this morning to show them off.
The launch coincides with Electric Zebra’s recent study of 2,000 people on their ‘biggest regrets in life’. The survey found that the fifth highest life regret is smoking…but fear not because with Electric Zebra, you don’t burn tobacco, produce smoke or put others at risk of passive smoking…you will have NO regrets.
(client: Mars Webb)
Zebras on the platform
THOMAS TOUR 2012
Thomas is back on the road for another season, starting TODAY! Our new show stars Thomas in a thrilling adventure alongside Sir Topham Hatt and his really useful fellow engine pals James, Percy – plus, by the miracle of modern technology, Diesel too!
So come on people, you know what’s good for you: get down to Butlins NOW!
(client: Bourne Leisure / HIT Entertainment)
Peep Peep!